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      R 1995 1 hr. 26 min. Drama List
      Reviews 50% 50+ Ratings Audience Score In 1975 Belfast, the Troubles is in full effect, erupting into violence once again when a Protestant bar is bombed by rival Catholics, and several people are killed. Only hours later, Protestant fighters Kenny (James Frain) and Ginger (Ian Hart) retaliate by killing a Catholic, starting a full-scale riot. Meanwhile, Liam (John Lynch), a Catholic single father, attempts to help the victims of the fighting, but soon finds himself on the wrong side of the Protestant-Catholic divide. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member A rather minimalist version of the same type of movie dealing with "The Troubles." The story requires the audience to have a basic knowledge of the background without expounding on any of the relevant justifications for the violence. It makes the troubles seem like nothing more than an intercity gang violence event. There is no depth to either the plot r the characters. There are plenty o better movies on the subject. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Nothing Personal, much like In the Name of the Father, begins with an IRA bomb blast destroying a pub. The time frame -- the middle '70s -- is the same. Only the location is different -- this is Belfast, not Guildford. However, where In the Name of the Father used Ireland's troubles as a backdrop for a compelling story about family and justice, Nothing Personal makes the religious strife its centerpiece. Explorations of violence -- its causes, its meaning, and its effects -- are difficult to present on film because they're so easy to get wrong. With Nothing Personal, Catholic director O'Sullivan, along with his Protestant screenwriter, Daniel Mornin, has ventured into that uncertain territory. Have they succeeded? Its up to you to decide. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member A well acted and socially brutal expose of the issues and troubles in Northern Ireland seen through a small band of Unionists during an angry and resentful period in the 70's. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      James Berardinelli ReelViews Rated: 2.5/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 3/5 Jul 22, 2005 Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Powerful and affecting film about the strife in Northern Ireland. Aug 26, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis In 1975 Belfast, the Troubles is in full effect, erupting into violence once again when a Protestant bar is bombed by rival Catholics, and several people are killed. Only hours later, Protestant fighters Kenny (James Frain) and Ginger (Ian Hart) retaliate by killing a Catholic, starting a full-scale riot. Meanwhile, Liam (John Lynch), a Catholic single father, attempts to help the victims of the fighting, but soon finds himself on the wrong side of the Protestant-Catholic divide.
      Director
      Thaddeus O'Sullivan
      Production Co
      British Screen Productions
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      May 22, 2017
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $5.6K
      Sound Mix
      Surround